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As the story goes, Darrin submitted a design proposal for the new upcoming Clipper line. Supposedly the design or much of it was used, but Packard claimed it as their own. There is a lot more to the design and styling of the 41 - 47 Clippers, and Darrin's claim. Others here with more knowledge will fill in the gaps.
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Re: Rear axle help (54-55)
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One only needs to set the axle shaft end play on one side. Perhaps the shims are on the other, yet to be disassembled side.
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Re: Ultramatic Disassembly
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I installed transmission oil cooler lines on a non-Packard (31 Ford Model A Roadster Hot Rod) with a SBC and GM TH-350. I used "rubber" hose for the job. It is a special cooler line rated hose. Made the job much easier than trying to fit metal tubing. Worked well for me.
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Re: Spark plug wires-1955 V8
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RH18Y: R=Resistor, H=7/16" Reach, 18=Heat Range - hottest in the series, Y=Projected Electrode. RH18Y has a longer reach (threaded area) than J18Y which is a ⅜" reach plug. I may have been mistaken about using J18Ys in my 55 Clipper. The parts cross-reference shows H series Champion plugs for the V-8 along with the N series (depending upon which cylinder head - early or late). You don't need or want to use resistor spark plug cables with the resistor plugs. Plugs or wires, but not both.
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Re: SPEEDO REVOLUTIONS PER MILE
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I think HH56 is correct: 1,000 rpm per mile is the standard.
Posted on: 3/30 13:31
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Re: Jean Marais' 1955 Caribbean and other French V8 Packards
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20 is abbreviated for 200 KPH which is about 125 MPH. Export speedometer?
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Re: Spark plug wires-1955 V8
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I believe they were Champion J-18Y. I changed the silver color of the plugs to black to more resemble what the plugs looked like back in '55. Packard changed cylinder head design somewhere along the line. They went from a machined combustion chamber to cast finished and went to a longer reach spark plug. You do not want to put the shorter reach plugs in the newer heads nor do you want to put the longer reach plugs in the older heads. Someone here with more recent and relevant experience will clarify what I just wrote. Good Catch on the missing throttle linkage. I had removed the carb and manifold and needed to finish connecting things.
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My memory tells me they were Champion J-18Y. The J denotes the ⅜" reach, the 18 is the heat range and the Y is for the projected electrode. I colored the silver finish to black to resemble the original color of the plugs back in the day. Relying on memory again, I believe Packard changed the cylinder head design mid-year. The went from a machined combustion chamber to a cast finish and the spark plug reach was changed to 7/16". You do not want to put the shorter reach plugs in the newer heads, nor do you want to put the longer reach plugs in the older heads. Someone here with more recent and relevant experience will clarify what I just wrote. Jack Vines??? Good catch on the missing throttle linkage. I had removed the carb and manifold and needed to finish hooking up everything.
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Re: Final gear ratios for 5th, 6th, and 7th series Packards.
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Good point, Peter. The engine will not develop enough power if the gear ratio is too high. This would necessitate shifting gears more often.
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Re: Final gear ratios for 5th, 6th, and 7th series Packards.
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I have always been of the idea that going to a higher gear ratio (lower numerically) in a pre-war vintage car would be to slow the engine speed for a more comfortable drive and less wear and tear on the engine. I know in later model cars some change to a "high speed" ratio for higher speeds, but pre-war vintage Packards were not made for this use.
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